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Dr. Louis Buchhold, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and brief therapy
- Experiential arts methods
- Sexuality and relationship work
About Louis
Dr. Louis Buchhold is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, grief, and sexuality-related issues. He also lists experience with LGBT concerns and a broad range of sexual and relationship topics.
He trained in both counseling and art-based methods and holds a doctorate in counseling psychology. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), existential ideas, and brief solution-focused approaches. He also uses experiential arts such as art therapy, sand play, and psychodrama techniques in sessions.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and short assignments that clients can try between meetings. He describes the approach as collaborative - people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try new responses, and review what helped. Motivational interviewing elements are used when change feels difficult.
He has worked with a wide variety of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including process and substance addictions, chronic illness and pain, issues related to aging, and sexuality matters such as kink, polyamory, and sex addiction. The biography also notes work related to HIV/AIDS and men's issues.
Language of work is English and practice is located in California. People who prefer a mix of talk therapy and hands-on expressive methods may find the combination of CBT, existential reflection, and experiential arts useful for clear, practical next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Buchhold combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered ideas with experiential arts practices. CBT focuses on noticing patterns of thinking and behavior and testing new ways to respond; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered methods emphasize the person's perspective and strengths, helping people clarify goals and make changes that matter to them. He also draws on existential therapy to help people reflect on meaning and choices when facing relationship or life-stage questions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He aims to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and then adjusts the focus as progress is reviewed. That makes therapy a collaborative process where strategies are tried and refined together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and permit working without travel time. Some interventions such as CBT worksheets, homework, and guided reflection adapt well to remote sessions, while experiential arts pieces can be adapted with guidance about materials and exercises to try between meetings.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, and LGBT-related concerns among other topics.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
He uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential reflection, and brief solution-focused techniques, often paired with experiential arts methods.
What is his professional background?
He holds a doctorate in counseling psychology, two master’s degrees including one in marriage and family counseling, and has 22 years of experience.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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